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Job Description
Announcement Number: 1288134904
STATE OF NEVADA, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL1
SENIOR DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, TAX DIVISION
Salary Range: Up to $151,108.00 Employee/Employer Paid or $129,429.00 Employer Paid (DOE)
Duty Station: Las Vegas.
POSITION STATUS: Exempt (FLSA); unclassified position entitled to standard state benefits; serves at the will of the Attorney
General. Employment contingent upon successful background check.
POSITION SUMMARY: This attorney position primarily represents the Division of Insurance and Department of Taxation
relative to administrative cases, including the related petitions for judicial review, and daily advice. The representation also
includes assisting with advisory opinions, public records requests, regulation making and some litigation in both state and
federal courts as well as representation of boards and commissions. With regard to case work, the primary duties include
drafting legal briefs, conducting legal research, handling administrative trials (including witness prep, witness examinations
and presentation of evidence) and presenting oral arguments before administrative bodies and state courts. This position
will also supervise up to 3 attorneys.
Minimum Education And Background: Graduation from accredited law school and licensed by a state bar. Minimum of
five (5) years as a licensed attorney. Supervisory experience is a plus. Valid state driver's license required.
Preferred Experience: Preference to those with current or recent experience in reviewing and preparing a case, drafting
briefs, creating exhibits and presenting oral arguments - before courts or administrative tribunals. Experience with
administrative law, Chapter 233B of the NRS, Chapter 241 of the NRS and bankruptcy law will be viewed favorably. A
working knowledge of Nevada statutes, Nevada's Administrative Procedures Act, Nevada rules of evidence, local court
rules, and Nevada appellate procedure is also preferred. Trial experience and management experience are each a plus.
Serious candidates should demonstrate a zeal for learning.
Skills Required: Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, be well organized and skilled at planning,
prioritizing, and executing timelines without supervision. Must exhibit professionalism, self-motivation, punctuality,
leadership skills and supervisory skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Mobility to work in typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and travel. Ability to read
printed materials and computer screens; to hear and speak to communicate in person and virtually and over the telephone;
to speak in clear and understandable manner. Reasonable accommodation available for some physical demands for
otherwise qualified individuals upon request.
Benefits of Position Include:
• Work largely independently in time
• Student loan forgiveness after 10 years of public
service
• Teleworking capability
• Compressed work schedule option
• Public service/community involvement
• Retirement accrual after vesting
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Medical/dental/life insurance
• Work-life balance
This announcement lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. A successful applicant is
expected to develop job-specific skills and perform additional job-related duties as assigned.
Send cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample to Chief David J. Pope at dpope@ag.nv.gov
1 The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our
communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Nevada
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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